Silver Star — Infobox Military Award name=Silver Star caption= awarded by=United States Military type=Medal eligibility= for= Gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States status=Currently awarded first award=1932 last award=Currently awarded total … Wikipedia

Silver Star — U.S. Army. a bronze star with a small silver star at the center, awarded to a soldier who has been cited in orders for gallantry in action, when the citation does not warrant the award of a Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross. Also… … Universalium

Silver Star — noun Date: 1932 a United States military decoration awarded for gallantry in action called also Silver Star Medal … New Collegiate Dictionary

Silver Star (disambiguation) — Silver Star may refer to:*Silver Star, a medal awarded for gallantry in action while in combat as a member of any of the United States armed forces. It s the 4th highest award overall and 2nd highest award for individual acts of heroism. *Silver… … Wikipedia